When I’m doing good things that I’m prompted to do

Daily writing prompt

When do you feel most productive?

I feel the most productive when I’m doing the good things that I’ve been prompted to do. When I obey the wholesome leadings in my heart, my life begins to flow with positive results. I believe those leadings come from the risen Jesus as He speaks in and through my conscience.

Jesus isn’t a statue or a spiritual symbol or the dead founder of a religion. He’s the Creator of the Universe, God in human flesh! I feel the most productive when Christ’s living water is freely flowing from deep within me.

When Christ-followers call Jesus Lord and acknowledge that He is the Head of the body of Christ on earth, we’re proclaiming that we’re letting Him take over and personally direct our lives moment-by-moment, both individually and as a body of believers. O how we need to back up that proclamation with our behavior and allow the risen Jesus to personally direct us in our daily thoughts, words, and behaviors, and in what we say and do when we assemble ourselves together for worship. It’s vital that we let the living Jesus personally lead us both individually and corporately so that through us He can demonstrate His Lordship for all to see.

When Christians gather for worship, we need to let God’s Spirit show us how to light each other up with the light of Christ that is shining in our heart. We need to follow the direct, inner promptings of the Spirit, not just human traditions. We need to openly testify about what Jesus is doing and has done in our life. We need to individually show people the reality of His presence and Lordship by personally saying and doing what He tells us to. Following Jesus throughout each day makes life an exciting adventure.

Where is Jesus in the typical church service?
A) Watching from heaven?
B) Present but mostly ignored?
C) Actively directing the meeting by prompting various people to openly and humbly share what He puts on their heart?

O that we would let the living Jesus take full and direct control when we gather in His name!

About Steve Simms

I like to look and think outside the box. In college I encountered Jesus Christ and I have been passionate about trying to get to know Him better ever since. My wife and I long to see the power and passion of the first Christ-followers come to life in our time. I have written a book about our experiences in non-traditional church, called, "Beyond Church: An Invitation To Experience The Lost Word Of The Bible--Ekklesia." If you need encouragement, search for: Elephants Encouraging The Room and/or check out my Amazon author page. Thank you!

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